Friday 2nd September 2011
Following the continued success of the Whitwell Festival of Music , Whitwell Forward Community Group and 4Ward Promotions have extended Whitwell FOM 2011 and attracted 23 top quality bands who are set to appear at Whitwell Centre on Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September.
Line up includes the return of top Celtic Rockers, Ferocious Dog who, following last years festival, supported both the Levellers and the Wonderstuff, enhancing an already excellent reputation, Mark Nichols fresh from starring at the Tramlines Festival, and Miss 600 who have just signed a record deal and have been all over Radio 2 for the past month.
The Sunday session has a special appearance by John Sanderson - sax player with Bryan Ferry - who is guesting with the Jazznotes
The Festival opens 7.30pm Friday evening with John Tansley, Shanks' Pony, Northern Monkey and Ferocious Dog.
Saturday sees 15 bands on indoor and outdoor stages, Rattlejag Morris Men, Belly Dancers, open mic a Busk Stop, drum workshops, real ale, food and festival stalls. Bands include The DismissiveATTACK, Stumble, Smiling Ivy, The Offenders, Suite Zero, Traitors Gate, Pint O Mild, Monkeys Uncles, John Mitchell, Green Fortune, Backyard Buskers, The Silver Darlings, Whiskey Bob Shaker, Jack's Rake and Mark Nichols.
This year also sees the addition of a chilled out Jazz/Blues session on Sunday afternoon - Jazznotes with John Sanderson, The Hummingbirds Blues Band and the fantastic Miss 600.
Last year's event attracted over 800 and proceeds were donated to local charities and community groups.
It is hoped that apart from giving the community a great day out, the event will introduce local children and young adults to the excitement of live music, raise awareness of music related industries and inspire them to get involved in playing, listening to and producing their own music in the future.
Doors open at 7.00pm Friday, bands until 11.30pm (admission £5, tickets from Whitwell Centre advised)
Doors open at 2.00pm Saturday, bands until 11.00pm (admission only £2)
Doors open at 2.00pm Sunday, bands until 6.00pm (admission only £2)
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